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Batman: Back in black
Batman: Back in black
Gotham’s caped crusader Batman has taken on many different personas on screens over the years. From the campy Adam West years in the ’60s through to the more serious adaptations brought to the screen by directors Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan. Of course actors George Clooney, Val Kilmer and Ben Affleck have had less successful attempts at wearing the famed black mask, but now star Robert Pattinson (‘Twilight’) has teamed up with director Matt Reeves (‘War for the Planet of the Apes’) to bring the darkest adaption of the famed comic book hero to the screen.
Phuket marks 658 new COVID cases, four more deaths
Phuket marks 658 new COVID cases, four more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 658 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 4), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 35,788.
‘Pancake’ flattens Cows in ACG scorcher
‘Pancake’ flattens Cows in ACG scorcher
CRICKET: Craig ‘Pancake’ Morgan was the toast of the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Sunday (Feb 27) as his inspired batting performance helped the Patong Penguins defeat the Thalang Cows in Game 2 of the 6-match series.
Big push for Heroines Festival
Big push for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Phuket officials held an official press conference for the Heroes Festival yesterday (Mar 3), which marked that the festival this year will be on Mar 5-20.
Two million elderly not vaxxed as Songkran looms
Two million elderly not vaxxed as Songkran looms
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control has urged more than two million elderly people to get COVID-19 shots before the Songkran festival as infections may soar during the festive period when families reunite across the nation.
UN Security Council to meet Monday on Ukraine humanitarian crisis
UN Security Council to meet Monday on Ukraine humanitarian crisis
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday (Mar 7) on the humanitarian crisis triggered in Ukraine by the Russian invasion, diplomats said yesterday.
Australia cricket great Shane Warne dies aged 52
Australia cricket great Shane Warne dies aged 52
CRICKET: Australia cricket great Shane Warne, widely regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died aged 52, according to a statement issued by his management company.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Diver revived after 1-hour of CPR & airlifted to Phuket || March 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Diver revived after 1-hour of CPR & airlifted to Phuket || March 4
PHUKET XTRA - March 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket TAT looks to short-haul markets |:| Concerns over Phuket falling behind as tuna hub |:| ’Zero-dollar’ Chinese tour firms acquitted of defrauding tourists |:| Tourist diver at Koh Lipe revived, airlifted to Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sanctions affecting Russian tourists in Phuket
Sanctions affecting Russian tourists in Phuket
PHUKET: Some Russian tourists in Phuket have been unable to pay for hotels or other tourist services due to sanctions against Russian-based banks which have left the tourists unable to use their credit cards.
‘Zero-dollar’ Chinese tour firms acquitted of defrauding tourists
‘Zero-dollar’ Chinese tour firms acquitted of defrauding tourists
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has acquitted seven people and six companies of charges relating to “zero-dollar” tours organised allegedly to defraud Chinese visitors.
Concerns over Phuket falling behind as tuna hub
Concerns over Phuket falling behind as tuna hub
PHUKET: Concerted efforts are needed to expand Phuket’s capabilities to increase its yield in the tuna industry with a task force headed by the Phuket Fisheries Office to be set up to train local fishermen in tuna-fishing methods that comply with strict fishing laws.
Europe’s largest nuclear plant at centre of Russia-Ukraine war
Europe’s largest nuclear plant at centre of Russia-Ukraine war
UKRAINE: Fighting broke out between Russian and Ukrainian forces today (Mar 4) near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, causing a blaze and raising alarm from global leaders of a potential massive disaster.
Manchester clubs face tricky derby as Leeds launch new era
Manchester clubs face tricky derby as Leeds launch new era
FOOTBALL: Manchester United make the short trip to Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday (Mar 6) buoyed by their recent record at the Etihad as Leeds begin a new era under Jesse Marsch.
Man rescued after Phuket bridge jump
Man rescued after Phuket bridge jump
PHUKET: A 46-year-old man who worked at the main SuperCheap branch in Rassada was rescued from the water in the channel at the north end of the island after he jumped from the Sarasin Bridge in the early hours of this morning (Mar 4).
Tourist diver at Koh Lipe revived, airlifted to Phuket
Tourist diver at Koh Lipe revived, airlifted to Phuket
PHUKET: A 62-year-old Thai tourist who suffered a heart attack while diving off Koh Lipe, Satun, yesterday (Mar 3) was brought back to life after one hour of CPR by medical workers at a nearby health centre, then flown to Phuket by Navy helicopter to receive treatment at Vachira Hospital in Phuket Town.
Phuket marks 623 new COVID cases, five new deaths
Phuket marks 623 new COVID cases, five new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 623 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 3), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 35,054.
Phuket huddles up for flag football
Phuket huddles up for flag football
NFL: American football enthusiasts may well be pleased to learn that the fastest-growing format of their beloved sport is now hitting Phuket’s shores in the guise of Flag Football - a high-octane, non-contact activity, where players attempt to pull flags from their opposition’s waists rather than tackling said opponents to the ground.
Russia Paralympians banned from Games as World Cup appeal launched
Russia Paralympians banned from Games as World Cup appeal launched
ALL SPORTS: Russian athletes were banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics while the country had its Formula One contract ripped up as sporting sanctions on Moscow bit deeper yesterday (Mar 3) following the invasion of Ukraine.
Eight more grilled over actress’s death
Eight more grilled over actress’s death
BANGKOK: Police said yesterday (Mar 3) they had questioned eight more witnesses in the investigation into the death of TV actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong, who is believed to have drowned in the Chao Phraya River last Thursday after falling overboard.
Thais heed call to help Ukraine
Thais heed call to help Ukraine
BANGKOK: Being more than 7,000 kilometres from Ukraine hasn’t deterred a group of Thais from volunteering to help the country defend itself.